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Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) is a type of 3-D conformal radiation therapy that uses radiation beams (usually X-rays) of varying intensities to deliver different doses of radiation to small areas of tissue at the same time. IMRT allows for the delivery of higher doses of radiation within the tumor and minimizes damage to nearby healthy tissue, which can lead to fewer side effects. Some techniques deliver a higher dose of radiation to the patient each day, potentially shortening the overall treatment time and improving the success of the treatment.

With IMRT, radiation is delivered by a linear accelerator that is equipped with a multileaf collimator, which helps to shape or sculpt the beams of radiation. The linear accelerator can be rotated around the patient so that radiation beams can be sent from the best angles. The beams conform as closely as possible to the shape of the tumor. Because IMRT equipment is highly specialized, not every radiation oncology center uses IMRT. However, the experienced radiation oncologists and staff at Capital Health are highly trained in IMRT delivery.

IMRT has been used to treat tumors in the brain, head and neck, nasopharyngeal (the part of the pharynx that is connected to your nasal passages), breast, liver, lung, prostate, and uterus. However, IMRT is not appropriate or necessary for every patient or tumor type.

In February 2019, Dr. Rose Mustafa, a fellowship trained breast surgeon who specializes in surgical care for benign diseases and cancer, will be joining the Capital Health Center for Comprehensive Breast Care, located at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell.

With a reputation for providing advanced care to patients with complex, neurological conditions affecting the brain and spine, Capital Institute for Neurosciences recently welcomed two new advanced specialists, Drs. Vernard Fennell and Varun Naragum, to the Institute’s Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center team. They join neurosurgeon Dr. Michael F. Stiefel in providing some of the latest techniques to care for stroke patients.

Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US, with more than 48,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Because pancreas cancers and precancerous lesions are among the most challenging tumors to diagnose and effectively treat, Capital Health now offers the most advanced screening and treatment options as part of its Center for Digestive Health and Cancer Center, both located at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell.